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£23,780 rising to £26,538 after 5 years’ service
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Canterbury
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The vacancy
The Rough Sleeping Initiative partnership including Canterbury City Council and Porchlight are delivering support services to rough sleepers in the districts to secure and maintain accommodation and develop independent living skills. The RSI Accommodation Worker will work closely with the Rough Sleeping Initiative Team to provide strength-based support to single people that are street homeless, at risk of rough sleeping or living in supported accommodation. Each RSI Accommodation Worker will carry a mixed caseload of clients and support them either in the community or within supported accommodation. The RSI Accommodation Worker will work with individuals to address multiple complex needs, supporting them to become more resilient and live independent lives.
What you need:
A patient, compassionate understanding of individuals who have spent many years on the street and who may find it difficult to engage with mainstream services, and with individuals at times of crisis in their lives who may struggle to access services for the first time.
Excellent communication, administrative and negotiation skills. Enjoy working both as part of a busy team and independently within the community. A passion for working in a client focused manner and be committed to achieving positive outcomes for the people you support. An ability to set clear goals and boundaries, to empower clients, identify with clients and help them reach their full potential. A high level of resilience and the ability to work under sustained pressure.
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2025
Working Pattern: Working across a rota system between the hours of 8am -10.30pm Monday to Sunday.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Porter Area Manager - Homelessness Services
07966 368244
sarahporter@porchlight.org.uk
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Generous pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Staff loans
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
Staff loans
Hybrid and flexible working
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